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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.51, 41.88 and 27.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.51, 41.88 and 27.77 is: 38.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.51 : 41.88 = 27.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.51/41.88 = 27.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.51x = 41.88 × 27.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.51x = 1,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162.80/30.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.11

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